“Equal goes it loose…” were presumably the words spoken by then-Federal President Heinrich Lübke during Queen Elizabeth II’s state visit, as the two waited for a horse race to begin. Well, 1965 was a long time ago. But here, too, we say: “It’s about to start!” – HARD:LINE #13: Are you ready?
Wow, wow, wow, wow—things are about to get exciting! Just a few more moments, and we’ll be right in the thick of it. Right in the thick of the action. Right in the thick of the emotional rush. Right in the thick of the cinema. Soon it’s showtime. In the frenzy of joyful reunions, cinematic excitement, and beer-fueled fun, we’ll lose track of time and space. We’ll laugh, marvel, and wonder… And before you know it, all the excitement will be over. To answer the question: yes, we’re ready—and we’re super excited! We’re looking forward to seeing you. To familiar and new faces. To packed theaters, quiet amazement, loud laughter, and everything in between that you can’t plan for. Let’s have a great time together! Crowded, sold-out theaters can be stressful and present challenges. But let’s just try to stay cool, and it’ll all work out.
This is our last post before the big party kicks off. You won’t hear from us again until all the excitement is over. For the latest updates, be sure to check out our social media channels. With that in mind: Have fun at this year’s film festival! HARD:LINE 2026 – here we go!!!